Monday, March 2, 2015

Do you get overwhelmed or underwhelmed when you stop in a thrift store?
Come along and I'll show you how I navigate, what to look for and how
to incorporate it into your decor.

A few things I spied to create an eclectic mix...
The indigo tablecloth is AMAZING! $3.99
World Market pillow and small canvas both $3.99
Large 1939 artwork - $35

I know this looks like the most un-inspiring pile of garbage...

...BUT down on the third shelf I noticed this gorgeous hand painted wooden bowl - $3.99

AND hidden under the turkey roaster was this brass tray 15" x 23" - $3.99.

I'm not finished with it yet, but it's cleaning up nicely with Bar Keepers cleaner.

More artwork...you could easily have the beginnings of a gallery wall with these

old prints, $3.99 each.

How pretty would this be on a nightstand to hold jewelry,
in your bathroom or just laid on top of a pile of books - 99 cents!

I love using miniature vases at individual place settings with a single flower stem or
sprig of greenery. It's simple to put together a unique collection - .99 cents each.

Looks like your run of the mill vases you find everywhere (don't be fooled), that tall brass
crane back there looks interesting?

Here's the artwork I showed you in the first photo, the crane, three pretty vases (.99 each)
and the brass tray. Oh, and wouldn't this media cabinet make a great bar!(Do you see my new friend I wrangled into helping me? He was a gem and showed me all his photos of his latest finds ~ come to find out he has great taste, and is quite the thrifter!)

It would be easy to replicate this with those glass bottles I found amongst the boring ones. :)

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This great brass and glass side table and chair were right next to the media cabinet so I
just propped a few things up to give you an idea.

Another ho-hum collection, or is it?
(Oh my gosh I'm just now noticing that pretty green tea pot in the back!)

Did you see this black lacquer and gold leaf look tray and the Fitz and Floyd cup and
saucer (love the geometric pattern). They'll be great for creating the look below for a fun
client I have.

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I didn't bring home all that I showed you, but I can't wait to share some of the
finds and how I'll be using them for myself and clients!
Hope you're inspired to poke around your local store.
Happy thrifting, friends!

Love this! It depends on the day for me. Some days I can go in and not see a thing because I look right past it all and other days my eyes are tuned to the right things! Looks like you've got a great store there! :)

Your thrifting posts are always SO inspiring!! Makes me want to head to my local thrift shops ASAP. Can't wait to see what you ended up bringing home - I loved that big frame, tray and the little vases.

Ooooh I love posts like this! I would give anything to go thrift store hunting with you and see you in action!!! I can only see what I'm in the market for....you have such a great eye and see the potential in so many cast offs - I love your gift!

Love it! I haven't had a good thrifting day in a while. However, I just discovered that they're putting in a new Goodwill a mile away... Yippee! I might be in trouble. There really aren't any thrift stores close to me, I have to go across town, so I'm excited!

Clearly, your Craigslist and Thrifting options are a cut above what's available in my area! Unfortunately, most of the thrift stores in my area have jacked up the prices comparable to an antique store or boutique. Actually my best finds now are coming from booths at antique malls that are having a sale or going out of business!

Yikes! Just when I am trying to control my addiction to thrift shopping, you have a fabulous post like this. I like that painting you found - good size, good frame, good price - what's not to love? You are my thrift store/Craigslist idol and I love that you share your creative eye. Your clients are lucky to have you.

Oh my! I am terrible at seeing the potential at thrift stores. It usually just overwhelms me. But I like the tips you have given here to see the unique things in a different way like the vases and the black and gold tray. I'll keep them in mind the next time I go thrifting!

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Hi, I’m Pam…living a simple, but active life in Denver. I love sharing the details of creating a stylish, yet comfortable home for our family. Using my latest garage sale or Craigslist finds puts a smile on my face!